creed 
/ˈkri:d/ noun
plural creeds /ˈkri:d/ noun [count] 1 : a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion
▪ the religion's creed ▪ people of different races and creeds [=religions] 2 : an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group
▪ a political creed [=credo]
▪ the religion's creed ▪ people of different races and creeds [=religions]
▪ a political creed [=credo]
